The 1/2oz China Panda gold coin from 1995 is 99.9 fine and sold in the original mint-sealed packing. Different panda designs continue to be minted each year but the design of the obverse of the coin has not changed since 1992. Chinese mints do not use mintmarks but in some years there are minor variations in design, such as size of date, to identify the mint or different designer in China.
Design/Appearance
Obverse:
The obverse depicts the Temple of Heaven. The motif is shown with Chinese characters on the top meaning People's Republic of China. The year of issue „1995” is imprinted at the bottom.
Reverse:
A single panda is holding a bamboo branch. The value of 50 Yuan can be read at the right elbow of the panda. The symbols “Au, 1/2oz” and purity, “.999“ are shown on the rim above the left ear.
Mintage and Measurements
A total of 11,749 coins were minted.
The ½ oz coin has 27mm diameter.
Coin thickness is 1.85mm.
Product Details:
Country of origin: China
Year of minting: 1995
Fineness: 999/1000
Fine weight: 15.55 g
Scratch resistance: Poor
Packing: Protective Mint-Sealed Pouch
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Metal | Gold |
Form | Gold Coin |
Country of Origin | China |
Issuer | China Gold Coin Incorporation |
Manufacturer | China Mint |
Series | China Panda |
Purity | 999/1000 |
Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
Year of issue | 1995 |
Grade | Brilliant |
Condition | Circulated |
Face value | 50 Yuan |
Thickness | 1.85 mm |
Diameter | 27.00 mm |
Mintage | 11749 |
Packaging | sealed in original packing |